2022 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

BH 93 WA 93 DC 92 VN 92
BH 93

Burghound, August 2023

(90-93 points) This is also aromatically cool and almost as reticent with its airy aromas of white pepper, mineral reduction, essence of pear and a suggestion of wood influence. The gorgeously textured medium weight...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2025

Delivering scents of orange oil, white flowers and oyster shell, the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, with racy acids and a saline finish, showing little trace of the hot, sunny...
DC 92

Decanter, October 2023

Typical Vaillons perfume and freshness. Precise but with good weight and precision. A classy Vaillons which will drink well when young but will also age. Fèvre owns 3.5ha, with 50% in Vaillons, and the rest spread between...
VN 92

Vinous, September 2023

(90-92 points) The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru had been blended the previous week, during which a majority of the lees is kept. Often one of my favorite cuvées from William Fevre, the entrancing bouquet has impressive...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Chablis
Appellation
Vaillons
Vintage
2022
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
12.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2022 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru [Chardonnay] is a notable white wine hailing from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically from the Chablis sub-region. This wine is produced by Domaine William Fevre, a reputable name in the industry known for its quality offerings.

This particular vintage, the 2022, has garnered positive attention from professional reviewers. Neal Martin from Vinous awarded it a score of 92 points, describing it as having an "entrancing bouquet" with "impressive intensity on the nose." Martin notes the well-balanced palate featuring "lemon verbena and touches of pear," complemented by a "fine sense of energy and composure," and concluded that it has a "persistent finish." He indicates that this wine is already showing great promise.

The review from Decanter also gave the 2022 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru a score of 92 points. The review highlights the "Typical Vaillons perfume and freshness" and praises its "good weight and precision." Decanter describes it as a "classy Vaillons" that will be enjoyable when young but also has the potential to age well. The review points out that Domaine William Fevre owns 3.5 hectares of vineyards for this wine, with 50% located in Vaillons and the rest spread across Chatains, Roncière, and Melinots. The review also notes that the harvest for this vintage was early.

In summary, the 2022 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is a well-regarded Chardonnay that has impressed reviewers with its balance, intensity, and potential for aging. It embodies the characteristics of the Vaillons appellation with its perfume and freshness, making it a noteworthy choice for those who appreciate fine white wines from the Burgundy region.